Become a Registered Developer

 
 
 
 
 


Why develop on the PlayStation® platforms?

With the ability to self-publish on PlayStation®Network across PlayStation®3, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®Vita, and PlayStation®TV, there’s a PlayStation® platform for every game. No slotting, no voting. You are the publisher!

 
 

 

Step 1: Submit Your Online Application and Register your company.

Step 2:  Submit your agreement to become a PlayStation Partner.

Step 3: Start Game Development on PlayStation!

Before applying, please make sure the following requirements are met:

  • Proof of Corporate Entity
  • Obtain an Employer Tax ID Number (see www.irs.gov) (Recommended)
  • Static IP to access Developer Support Systems
  • You must be physically located in US, Mexico, Central America, South America or Canada

Questions? Contact:

Selfpublish@playstation.sony.com

Below are private web sites open only to licensed Playstation® developer, publisher and middleware companies. If you are a licensed Playstation® developer and you have not received access information, please contact Webmaster.

Self-Publish On PlayStation®Network

We Remove The Obstacles

  • YOU SET THE WHOLESALE PRICE AND RELEASE DATE OF YOUR GAME!
  • No set-up fees to get licensed as an e-Publisher on PSN
  • Receive ESRB ratings FREE for all your digital titles
  • Streamlined submission process
  • Market your game to millions of PlayStation® fans through the PlayStation®Blog
  • A Platform for every project

                   


FREE-TO-PLAY (F2P)

  • F2P titles may be released on PS4™, PlayStation VR™, PS3™ and PS Vita systems
  • Tailored F2P digital merchandising in PSN™ stores
  • Release your title alongside a vibrant portfolio of F2P games on a platform that welcomes, and supports, great F2P games
  • Register as a PlayStation® Developer today, and submit your Free-To-Play game for release on any number of available PlayStation® platforms!


PUB FUND

  • YOU ARE THE PUBLISHER, YOU OWN THE GAME’S IP RIGHTS!
  • Incentive based program intended to support platform-defining content on PS3™, PS4™, PS VR™ and PS Vita systems
  • Guaranteed royalties upon release of the Game in exchange for limited platform exclusivity
  • Additional Co-Marketing support on PlayStation®channels

Register as a PlayStation® Developer and apply for some of these amazing programs today!

CO-MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES

  • Select titles may participate in our robust and impactful marketing integrations through digital campaigns, the PlayStation Blog, social media, CRM and more
  • On- and off-console marketing and potential promotional partnerships with PlayStation® Plus
  • Consumer and industry event activations
  • Retail training and activations

Below are private web sites open only to licensed Playstation® developer, publisher and middleware companies. If you are a licensed Playstation® developer and you have not received access information, please contact Webmaster.

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